Willis Defends Recruitment Costs

Brokerage misses earnings estimate, but invests for thefuture

The chief executive of Willis Group Holdings Ltd. defended theinsurance brokerage firm's increased spending on recruitment andretention, which led to a 35 percent decrease in net income in thethird quarter, missing analyst earning estimates by five cents ashare.

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